Turbocharger Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Just thought I'd post up a semi-bodge from the weekend. My earth strap parted company and looks like it'd been getting a little hot at the gearbox end for some time previous. I trimmed it back but I don't have a crimp or tool so I made up this clamp: I trimmed 2" of insulation, split and plaited the copper strands and then pushed the bolts through the plait and clamped it securely between the plates. It's not ideal but it'll last a couple of weeks while I source a heavy-duty earth lead, rather than rushing out to buy a cheapo auto-accessory shop one made of string. I can get a ring-ring lead at the same time and loop straight to the starter motor body too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I've been doing that sort of temporary repair for years, although a big washer instead of a bracket. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 If you want to make your own decent cables I have a crimp tool you can borrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Whilst you are replacing the strap it may be worth adding another. My RRC has three separate engine earth straps that all seemed to be original. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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